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Ross Smith wins European Championship title for second time

Ross Smith defeated Martin Schindler to win the European Championship darts title in Dortmund on Sunday.

Smith beats Schindler in Dortmund thriller after Littler's QF exit
File photo Smith beats Schindler in Dortmund thriller after Littler's QF exit Photo: Sky Sports

Smith secures victory after comeback

England's Ross Smith beat German Martin Schindler 11-8 in the final. The match took place at Westfalenhallen before a large crowd. Smith reeled off six straight legs to take an 8-2 lead early in the game.

Schindler mounts late challenge

Schindler cut the deficit to 9-7 with high finishes of 116 and 127. He threatened a famous comeback but Smith closed out the match with three more legs.

Littler exits in quarter-finals

Luke Littler lost his quarter-final match to Krzysztof Ratajski by a score of 10-6. This result extended Littler's wait for his first ranked TV title.

2 outlets, different leads

  • Sky Sports

    Smith beats Schindler in Dortmund thriller after Littler's QF exit

  • BBC News

    Smith holds on to beat Schindler in Euros final

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